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This bill would permit an individual who receives benefits under the "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program," (SNAP) to use funds available through the individual's SNAP electronic benefits transfer card to pay the delivery charge for home delivery of the individual's SNAP-eligible grocery purchase. In March 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened its pilot program for online grocery purchasing to New Jersey's SNAP participants. Individuals participating in New Jersey SNAP may purchase groceries online through Amazon, and at participating Walmart, The Fresh Grocers, and ShopRite stores. Currently, the USDA does not allow the use of SNAP funds to pay the fee charged for home delivery of grocery purchases. The SNAP is a nutrition assistance entitlement program for low-income households regulated by Food and Nutrition Service within the USDA, pursuant to the "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008," Pub.L.88-525 (7 U.S.C. s.2011 et seq.). At the State level, the program is administered by the county welfare agencies, under the supervision of the Division of Family Development (DFD) in the Department of Human Services.

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Nellie Pou (D)*,  Teresa Ruiz (D)*, 

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 05/06/2021)

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